Megan

Murphy

What Year Did You Begin Weightlifting?  2008

How did you get started?  My Dad.

Athletic Goals:  Olympic Training Center!

Favorite Competition Lift:  Snatch

Favorite Training Lift:  Snatch

Most Influential Person(s) in Your Sporting Career: Natalie Burgener, Daniel Camargo, Ian Wilson, Coach Tyrone Harvey and Aimee Anaya Everett.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Weightlifting: Going to the beach, hiking in the mountains, horseback riding, travel, Crossfit training, gymnastics, volleyball, bicycling, nutrition, reading and modeling.

Favorite Book(s): “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks

Favorite TV Show and/or Movie:  “I Love Lucy”, “The Grinch” are two of my all time favorites.

Favorite Music Genre: Classical music.

Favorite Food: Chicken and rice.

Quick Facts

To be the best I can be.

Most People Don't Know This About Me:  I was born in England and have also lived in Japan. 

Career Highlights

• Youth World Championships, Lima, 2011 (63kg - Snatch - Women, 63kg - Clean & Jerk - Women, 63kg - Women)